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Woman accused of taking indecent liberties with student in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman accused of taking indecent liberties with a student faces multiple charges, according to a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office news release. On July 1, the RCSO got a report of sexual allegations. Following an investigation, detectives sought charges against 39-year-old Britney Marie Vernon for three counts of felony indecent […]
Randolph County man accused of assaulting 3 people, including emergency medical personnel
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Randolph County man has been accused of attacking three people, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Jacob Austyn Hicks, 22, has been identified as the suspect and was initially charged with felony assault inflicting serious injury, misdemeanor assault on a female and misdemeanor simple assault. Later, he received […]
Asheboro teen found safe
ASHEBORO, N.C. — UPDATE: The Randolph County Sheriff's Office said Andrea Elisabeth Bland has been found safe. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing/runaway teen who was last seen missing on July 24. Deputies said Andrea Elisabeth Bland, 13, was last seen leaving her home on...
'I didn't know if I was going to make it out' | Greensboro man shares message of hope after losing part of his leg
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Brandon Cameron was all smiles with his wife. But if you take a closer look you'd see he has a story that could steal anyone's joy. Cameron found out he would have to lose part of his leg seven months after surviving a horrific crash. "It...
Off-duty High Point police officer charged with DWI
HIGH POINT, N.C. — An off-duty High Point police officer has been arrested for driving while impaired at around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, according to the High Point Police Department. Officers said they saw a motorcycle speeding down N. Main Street. They stopped the driver at Eastchester...
Jury convicts man for killing High Point University student
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A jury has found a man guilty of killing and concealing the body of a High Point University student in 2021. Michael Cadogan was found guilty of second-degree murder, concealing and failing to report a death on Wednesday, July 24. He is now facing 20...
Greensboro families can’t bury teens after crash due to incomplete autopsies
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Losing your loved one is one thing, but not being able to host a funeral one week after their passing is an experience Jeanean Chapman wishes she didn’t have to endure. On July 17, Chapman’s grandson, Kenyan Saxton, was one of three teens killed in a crash on Walker Avenue in […]
Fort Liberty officer stole, sold weapons, other military equipment worth $1.8 million
An Army officer stationed at Fort Liberty used his position to steal and resell military equipment and pocket the proceeds, amounting to almost $2 million. Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3) Christopher Hammond, 38, pleaded guilty to six charges, including theft of government property, wire fraud, money laundering, mail fraud and transportation of stolen goods. He was convicted by a jury on an additional count of money laundering and aiding and abetting.
Action being taken to address safety concerns in Greensboro on Randleman Road
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Residents and business owners say they are feeling hopeful about the future of Randleman Road after the city held a community meeting to listen to their concerns. The major road running through southeast Greensboro has been a hot topic after people have complained about a number of violent crimes. Triad Meat Company has […]
Moped driver dies after hit-and-run in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man is dead after a hit-and-run in Greensboro. Greensboro police said they responded to East Wendover Avenue at North English Street in response to a hit-and-run Wednesday around 11 p.m. Officers said a moped operated by Douglas Anderson, 56, of Greensboro, was traveling south on...
Guilford County man caught trafficking guns, including AR-15s, sentenced to 10 years
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A Guilford County man will spend more than 10 years behind bars after he was found guilty of illegal firearms trafficking, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina. Marcus Devon Dalton, 30, pleaded guilty to illegal possession and trafficking of firearms in May of 2024. […]
Driver charged with DWI after High Point ambulance crash
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A driver has been charged after a crash involving an ambulance in the Triad. Police say that on Tuesday night, a driver ran a red light, hitting a Piedmont Triad Ambulance Rescue vehicle at the intersection of Westchester Drive and North Main Street. It’s unclear if there was a patient […]
Greensboro Man Receives Life Sentence for Murder of Roommate in DeKalb County
A North Carolina man has been handed a life sentence following his conviction on multiple charges including Malice Murder and Felony Murder for the killing of his roommate. The Dekalb County District Attorney's Office announced the jury verdict against Cedric Collins, 25, of Greensboro, for the death of 35-year-old James Broadnax. On July 18, 2024, after trial proceedings in Dekalb County Superior Court, Collins was found guilty of the charges, alongside Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.
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